Direct im- and exporting parts and bikes?

[itsme67_imp]

I am a young member (but old guy) of this forum but I followed it for several weeks. As far as I observed many members are nearly suffering due to the gap in availability of different models, ABS and colors or even due to the total stop of imports for some areas Honda artificially raised. Simultaneously this forum is a global community of nice people who loves driving a bike and especially the CB 1100 in all variants.

Why we do not close this gap? I know such activities from other forums and communities, e.g. in IT and Gaming. It should be possible to im- and export the bikes or (spare) parts directly. In Germany it is quite common to import new and used bikes and cars from the US, sometimes even Japan, do the necessary vehicle approval and registration directly and enjoy smtg. not everybody owns in our country. Thus, some bikes were available (in low numbers) in Germany when Honda wasn't importing them.

We could do the same for the CB1100. E.g., I would volunteer to be a kind of contact point in Germany, collect the information, make the contact to the dealers, preorder bikes or parts, ask for transport and customs services as well as the 19% tax refunds which may apply, translate between German and English when necessary (Google translate isn’t perfect), etc. And I would be very grateful if someone would assist me later when I want to import some parts from companies and dealers who are not exporting to Germany, from areas where I do not understand the language (in my case for example French and Japanese) or just help me to find the best prices.

For sure, nobody will send me the money for a bike nor will I advance money on loan. But everything will be prepared when someone then fly here and collect his bike. And for some cheaper parts we can even try to trust each other. What is your opinion on this?

[CB4ME_imp]

I'd love a silver CB from Japan but would likely run afoul of US safety and emmissions standards. Parts on the other hand would mostly escape the clutches of the feds.

[road dog_imp]

I'd love a silver CB from Japan but would likely run afoul of US safety and emmissions standards. Parts on the other hand would mostly escape the clutches of the feds.

here ya go... http://motorcycle.goobike.com/motorcycle...130129001/
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I'd love to have silver here in the US. Two tone motor and wheels would be a must... makes for a great looking bike IMO.

[Inline4_imp]

I'd love a silver CB from Japan but would likely run afoul of US safety and emmissions standards. Parts on the other hand would mostly escape the clutches of the feds.

here ya go... http://motorcycle.goobike.com/motorcycle...130129001/
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I'd love to have silver here in the US. Two tone motor and wheels would be a must... makes for a great looking bike IMO.

here ya go... http://motorcycle.goobike.com/motorcycle...130129001/
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I'd love to have silver here in the US. Two tone motor and wheels would be a must... makes for a great looking bike IMO.

I'm with you guys. THAT is my favorite color combo for the CB1100.
I've been thinking about buying a silver tank from Takashi. Damn!

[SanPete_imp]

This is the only color where the side covers do not look out of place.

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[Lord Popgun]

That color would match my car perfectly!

[Inline4_imp]

That color would match my car perfectly!

Funny you say that............. I have a 2011 Camry SE in some shade of silver.
Was wondering how close to the CB silver the Camry would be...
However, at this point in my life I just can't see spending upwards of $800 US to see how close the colors are.
I continue to hold out for Kerker to produce a flat black 4-into-1 exhaust for our bikes. I would be willing to pay close to the cost of TWO silver tanks!

[AzBob_imp]

From what I understand, importing motor vehicles into the U.S. is a giant pain in the butt and costs a lot of money. Lots of red-tape and lots of time.

[flynrider]

From what I understand, importing motor vehicles into the U.S. is a giant pain in the butt and costs a lot of money. Lots of red-tape and lots of time.

It is. You have to go through both DOT and EPA evaluation and testing. Anything that is not to DOT standards needs to be modified to comply. It takes months and thousands to do it. That's why you don't see too many of the cool bikes that are sold outside the U.S. market. It's just not worth it. Pretty much the only vehicles that go through the process are ultra high dollar sports and luxury cars.

[SanPete_imp]

From what I understand, importing motor vehicles into the U.S. is a giant pain in the butt and costs a lot of money. Lots of red-tape and lots of time.

This applies to other countries as well. I am down in the Dominican Republic and inquired about bringing the CB. They said it is possible but difficult and it will cost me around USD$7000. Their suggestion was to buy locally. That is a shame since it is not sold here.

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